Change Engine Oil; Check Hydraulic Oil Level; Check Tire Pressures; Check Condition Of Belts - Exmark Laser Z XS Operator's Manual

Maintenance
5. Check the condition of the inner element. Replace
whenever it appears dirty, typically every other
time the paper element is replaced. Clean the base
around the inner element before removing, so
dirt does not get into the engine.
6. Do Not wash or use pressurized air to clean
paper element or inner element.
7. Reinstall elements. Position the cover so that the
rubber dust ejector is pointing downward and
secure with retaining clips.

Change Engine Oil

Service Interval: After the first 5 hours
Every 100 hours/Yearly
(whichever comes first)
(May need more often
under severe conditions.)
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Drain oil while engine is warm from operation.
3. Fasten deck belt spans together with mechanics
wire or tie wrap to prevent oil from draining onto
belt.
4. Place pan under machine to catch oil. Remove
the oil drain plug. Allow oil to drain and replace
oil drain plug.
5. Replace the oil filter every other oil change. Clean
around oil filter and unscrew filter to remove.
Before reinstalling new filter, apply a thin coating
of oil on the surface of the rubber seal. Turn
filter clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter
adapter then tighten filter an additional 1 full turn.
6. Unlatch radiator and lift it up to access oil fill.
Clean around oil fill cap and remove cap. Fill
to specified capacity and replace cap. Use oil
recommended in engine owner's manual. Do Not
overfill.
7. Remove wire or tie wrap from belt spans
8. Start the engine at idle for 5 minutes. Stop engine
and wait three minutes, then check the oil level.
If required, add oil to bring level to the "FULL"
mark on the dipstick. Do Not overfill.
9. Check for leaks, including around the oil filter.

Check Hydraulic Oil Level

Service Interval: Every 40 hours
1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Engage parking brake.
2. Clean area around hydraulic reservoir cap and
remove cap. Oil level should be to the top of the
baffle inside the tank. If not, add oil. Use only
Mobil 1 15W-50 synthetic motor oil. Replace
hydraulic reservoir cap and tighten until snug. Do
Not overtighten.
Note: The baffle is labeled "HOT" and
"COLD". The oil level varies with the
temperature of the oil. The "HOT" level shows
the level of oil when it is at 225°F (107°C). The
"COLD" level shows the level of the oil when
it is at 75°F (24°C). Fill to the appropriate level
depending upon the temperature of the oil. For
example: If the oil is about 150°F (65°C), fill to
halfway between the "HOT" and "COLD" levels.
If the oil is at room temperature (about 75°F
(24°C)), fill only to the "COLD" level.

Check Tire Pressures

Service Interval: Every 40 hours
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Check tire pressure in drive tires.
3. Inflate drive tires to 10 psi (69 kPa).
4. Semi-pneumatic caster tires do not need to be
inflated.
Note: Do Not add any type of tire liner or foam
fill material to the tires. Excessive loads created by
foam filled tires may cause failures to the hydro drive
system, frame, and other components. Foam filling
tires will void the warranty.

Check Condition Of Belts

Service Interval: Every 40 hours
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Unhook seat latch and tilt seat up. Remove the
air detector panel on front side of the engine
compartment to check pump drive belt and
alternator belt.
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